Reflectorized decal for rail car

Abstract

A reflectorized decal for a railcar being affixed to a rotating end cap roller bearing of a rail car to increase its visibility. The decal is provided with a reflectorized exterior face for reflecting light from a vehicle. Radial arms are provided on the decal to provide a propeller-like effect for enhanced visibility.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A reflectorized railcar having a plurality of truck assemblies comprising 
 a roller bearing of one of the plurality of truck assemblies,    said roller bearing having a locking plate, said locking plate having exterior face, and    reflector means affixed to said exterior face of said locking plate for reflecting light directed to said face.    
     
     
         2 . The railcar according to  claim 1  wherein said reflector means is affixed to said face by an adhesive.  
     
     
         3 . The railcar according to  claim 2  wherein said reflector means includes a plurality of radially extending arms, said arms having exterior reflector surface.  
     
     
         4 . The railcar according to  claim 1  wherein said exterior face of said locking plate is rotating during movement of the railcar.  
     
     
         5 . A reflector for a rotating wheel bearing of a railcar comprising 
 a flat member having an exterior face and a back surface,    at least a portion of said exterior face having a light reflecting surface and said back surface being arranged to be affixed to a portion of the wheel bearing.    
     
     
         6 . The reflector according to  claim 5  wherein said portion of the wheel bearing rotates during movement of the railcar.  
     
     
         7 . The reflector according to  claim 5  wherein said member has a plurality of radial arms having light reflecting exterior surfaces.  
     
     
         8 . The reflector according to  claim 5  wherein said flat member is a decal.